Netflix has announced an Italian adaptation of its popular competition series, titled Physical 100 Italy. The show will feature 100 contestants from various backgrounds, including notable figures such as Mirco Bergamasco, Tania Cagnotto, Elisabetta Canalis, Jury Chechi, Federica Pellegrini, Alvise Rigo, and Luis Sal. The series will be available exclusively on Netflix.
Our review of Physical 100 Season 2 praised the series, saying, “Physical 100 Season 2 is just as addicting as its first season… It’s all a bit more polished, but despite that, the series continues to have us at the edge of our seats as these competitors brawl and deplete every energy reserve they have to win it all.”
What is Physical 100 Italy?
The competition is a high-stakes series that pits 100 contestants against each other in a series of grueling physical challenges. Participants, ranging in age from 22 to 60, come from diverse athletic disciplines, including triathlon, wrestling, American football, skeleton, and even niche sports like Hyrox and Calcio Storico Fiorentino.
The challenges are designed to test not only strength and endurance but also leadership, composure, and teamwork, with the ultimate goal of being the last person standing.
Physical 100 Italy’s Announced Contestants
The extensive casting process for the show involved contacting over 1,000 individuals, conducting 187 Zoom auditions, and holding 137 in-person callbacks to assemble the final group of contestants.
- Mirco Bergamasco
- Tania Cagnotto
- Elisabetta Canalis
- Jury Chechi
- Federica Pellegrini
- Alvise Rigo
- Luis Sal
Production Details
The project’s editorial curator is Roberta Briguglia, and the project lead is Tommaso Marazza. The writing team includes Lorenzo Campagnari, Valerio Trapasso, Christian Monaco, Federica Riva, Antonio Moreno, and Barbara Strambi.
Set design is by Marco Calzavara, with cinematography by Ivan Pierri. Luca Pennisi and Giampaolo Toselli serve as executive producers. Physical 100: Italy joins a growing global franchise, following the announced adaptations for Asia and the USA.